Tag: World Environment Day

UPS Marks World Environment Day By Matching Offsets Of Carbon Neutral Shipments In June

Stuart Mitchell

UPS commemorates World Environment Day by matching the carbon offsets of all packages shipped via its carbon neutral program during the month of June. UPS carbon neutral counterbalances the estimated carbon impact of each shipment by purchasing certified carbon offsets. “There is truly no better way to honor World Environment Day than to facilitate actions that will help the planet,” said Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, UPS chief sustainability officer (CSO) and vice president of environmental affairs. “UPS hopes to create more awareness about our carbon neutral shipping option so additional customers will…

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Unitar And Danone Co-Create An Innovative E-Learning Course On Sustainable Diet To Shift Mindsets And Foster Better Choices For The Health Of People And The Planet

Stuart Mitchell

On World Environment Day, UNITAR and Danone announced that they have developed an online learning course named “Sustainable Diet”. By highlighting the environmental and social aspects of food production and consumption, the partnership will help people to better understand the impact of their food choices on their health and on the health of the planet. It is seeking to shift mindsets towards a more sustainable way of living and to include sustainable development challenges – such as climate change and biodiversity – into consumers’ decision-making. This joint learning program will…

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Meituan Celebrates World Environment Day with Launch of Green Initiatives

Stuart Mitchell

 On World Environment Day, Meituan, China’s leading e-commerce platform for services, announced a series of environmental initiatives to champion a lifestyle of green consumption, fulfill its social responsibilities, and contribute to a greener and better world. To advocate a green lifestyle, Meituan Waimai, Meituan Charity, Mobike, and the China Environmental Protection Foundation (CEPF) jointly launched a one-month campaign to reduce the usage of disposable cutlery. Since June 3, when users of the Meituan Waimai app choose the “opt-out for disposable cutlery” feature in their food delivery orders, they receive reward…

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